Itinerary
- Day 1
Saint Jean Pied de Port to Roncesvalles
- Start point
- Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France (Arrival)
Included Activities
- Trek the Napoleon Route or Valcarlos Route through the Pyrenees
- Luggage forwarding service via courier
Landmarks Saint Jean Pied de Port Pyrenees Roncesvalles - Day 2
Roncesvalles to Pamplona
Included Activities
- Visit Chapel of St James or Royal Collegiate Church of Saint Mary in Roncesvalles
- Cycle through Alto de Mezquiriz and Alto de Erro mountain passes
- Cross Rabies bridge and La Magdalena bridge
Optional Activities
- Follow original Jacobean route away from Arja River
- Tapas and wine in Pamplona
- Visit Pamplona Cathedral
Landmarks Chapel of St James Royal Collegiate Church of Saint Mary Alto de Mezquiriz Alto de Erro Zubiri Rabies bridge La Magdalena bridge Pamplona Cathedral - Day 3
Pamplona to Logroño
Included Activities
- Cross Alto del Perdon mountain pass
- Visit Church of San Miguel in Cizur Menor
- Visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Torres del Rio
Optional Activities
- Coffee and cake stop in Estella
Landmarks Cizur Menor Church of San Miguel Alto del Perdon Puente la Reina Estella Azqueta Villamayor de Monjardin Torres del Rio Church of the Holy Sepulchre Hermitage of the Virgen del Poyo Bargota Viana Cathedral of Santa María de la Redonda Ebro River - Day 4
Logroño to Belorado
Included Activities
- Pass through Navarrete with pottery tradition
- Cross Puente del Santo bridge over Rio Oja
- Visit Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
- Visit Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Calle
Landmarks La Granjera dam Navarrete San Antón peak Santo Domingo Puente del Santo Rio Oja Iglesia de San Juan Bautista Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Calle Belorado - Day 5
Belorado to Burgos
Included Activities
- Explore Belorado old town centre
- Visit Catedral de Burgos
- Explore Historic Center of Burgos
- Visit Plaza Mayor
- Visit Plaza del Mio Cid
- Visit Museo de Burgos
- Visit Puente de San Pablo
- Visit Hospital del Rey
Optional Activities
- Visit Eremitorio de Presillas de Bricia
Landmarks Belorado Catedral de Burgos Historic Center of Burgos Plaza Mayor Plaza del Mio Cid Museo de Burgos Eremitorio de Presillas de Bricia Puente de San Pablo Hospital del Rey Arlanzón river - Day 6
Burgos to Carrión de los Condes
Included Activities
- Cycle through La Meseta landscape
Landmarks Burgos Villalbilla de Burgos Tandajos Rabe de las Calzadas Hornillos del Camino Hontanas Carrión de los Condes La Meseta - Day 7
Carrión de los Condes to León
Included Activities
- Visit Church of Santiago in Carrión de los Condes
- Cross medieval bridge at Puente Villarente
- Visit Parish Church of San Pelayo in Puente Villarente
- Obtain halfway certificate (Compostella) at Sahagún
- Explore Mansilla de las Mulas walled enclave
Optional Activities
- Swimming in river at Mansilla de las Mulas (if warm enough)
Landmarks Carrión de los Condes Church of Santiago Terradillos de los Templarios Puente Villarente Parish Church of San Pelayo Sahagún Mansilla de las Mulas River Elsa N120 road Arcahueja León Puerta de Santiago Arco de los Concepcion - Day 8
León
Included Activities
- Explore León's historic monuments and medieval heritage
- Visit Gothic cathedral with stained-glass windows
- Visit Collegiate Church of Saint Isidore
- Visit historic old monastery (now luxury hotel)
Optional Activities
- Sample regional culinary specialties at authentic eateries
- Tapas dining in narrow cobblestone streets
Landmarks León Cathedral Collegiate Church of Saint Isidore Historic old monastery - Day 9
León to Astorga
Included Activities
- Cross Gothic bridge at Hospital de Orbigo
Optional Activities
- Visit Astorga Cathedral
- Explore Astorga plaza with music and dancing
Landmarks León Cathedral San Marcos Villar de Mazarife Hospital de Orbigo Orbigo River Astorga Astorga Cathedral - Day 10
Astorga to Ponferrada
Included Activities
- Cross Cruz de Fierro (Iron Cross) at 1,500m elevation
- Visit chapel of Santiago Apóstol at Cruz de Fierro
- Visit Church of Nuestra Señora de la Encina in Campo
Optional Activities
- Visit Templar Castle in Ponferrada at discounted rate
- Visit Calle del Reloj with its tower
- Visit Plaza del Ayuntamiento with Town Hall
Landmarks Astorga Foncebadon Cruz de Fierro Chapel of Santiago Apóstol Campo Church of Nuestra Señora de la Encina Ponferrada Templar Castle Calle del Reloj Plaza del Ayuntamiento - Day 11
Ponferrada to Samos, Galicia
Included Activities
- Climb to O Cebreiro (1,335m, second hardest climb)
- Visit St. James church in Villafranca del Bierzo
Optional Activities
- Explore Sierra de O Courel
- Visit natural monument folding Campodola
- Explore O Cebreiro surroundings and natural attractions
Landmarks Ponferrada Villafranca del Bierzo St. James church Pereje Trabadelo O Cebreiro Sierra de O Courel Campodola Monastery of Samos Samos - Day 12
Samos to Palas del Rey, Galicia
Included Activities
- Cycle through Samos to Ferreiros section
Optional Activities
- Visit Sarria (popular 100km starting point)
Landmarks Samos Ferreiros Sarria Palas del Rey - Day 13
Palas del Rey to Santiago de Compostela
Included Activities
- Cycle through medieval villages and local chapels
- Cross-arched stone bridges
- Pass through oak and eucalyptus forest
- Visit Arzua (last large town)
Optional Activities
- Stop at Santa Irene 18th-century chapel
- Visit Monte del Gozo (Mount of Joy) for first view of Cathedral
Landmarks Palas del Rey Melide Arzua Church of St James Convent of La Magdalena Santa Irene Arca do Pino Amenal Labacolla Parish Church of Sabugueira Monte del Gozo San Marcos Santiago de Compostela Santiago Cathedral - Day 14
Santiago de Compostela
- End point
- Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain (Departure)
Included Activities
- Visit Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Food and wine celebrations
- Rest and relaxation
Landmarks Santiago Cathedral Santiago de Compostela
